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interesting or complex questions of statutory interpretation or procedure . Tom Burns , a section member , has completed numerous Addendum Five cases , ranging from First Amendment retaliation claims to one concerning a manufacturing defect . He described these appointments as extraordinary opportunities for young or even established appellate attorneys to help a litigant in need . Burns has found that the judges deeply appreciate attorneys who accept Addendum Five cases , and the cases are often scheduled for oral argument .
Whether you are more comfortable in state or federal court , there is a pro bono opportunity for every appellate attorney . Find yours today . 7 n
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The Florida Bar , https :// www . floridabar . org / public / probono / probono002 / ( last visited Sept . 20 , 2023 ). 2
Tom Seider , A Voice for Children in Need : Volunteer for a Guardian ad Litem Appeal , HCBA Lawyer Magazine , Sept . - Oct . 2018 , at 26 .
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Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office , https :// guardianadlitem . org / pro-bono / defending-best-interestsproject / ( last visited Sept . 20 , 2023 ).
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Florida Bar Appellate Section Pro Bono Committee Pro Committee Co-Chairs Sam Alexander ( samuel @ alexanderappeals . com ) and Tom Seider ( tseider @ bbsappeals . com ).
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Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office , https :// guardianadlitem . org / pro-bono-resources-and-trainings / # training ( last visited Sept . 20 , 2023 ).
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United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit , https :// www . ca11 . uscourts . gov / attorney-info / criminaljustice-act ( last visited Sept . 20 , 2023 ).
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“ Life is full of possibilities . You just need to know where to look .” Soul ( Walt Disney Pictures 2020 ), https :// www . imdb . com / title / tt2948372 / quotes / ? ref _= tt _ trv _ qu ( last visited Sept . 20 , 2023 ).
Author : Brandon K . Breslow – Kynes , Markman & Felman , P . A .
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